Nomads Queenstown Hostel

Stayed here with my GF. Rooms was decent. Not sure I like the idea of ac/heating being controlled by the front desk. Maybe a better idea to let the guys in the room have the controller. Kitchen was a disaster, food everywhere, not big enough for the amount of people staying there. Good location in the middle of town however

If you are a light sleeper, I do not recommend booking from this as there are bars nearby. So it gets pretty noisy throughout the night.... However the location is awesome. If you are someone who needs good connectivity..... I do not recommend as the wifi is very choppy... You get disconnected quite frequently and the speed is super slow. Last of all, the service is ok ... They rely on the app which it is not prompt ( due to the horrible wifi and maybe they miss the message or they overlook it...) but the service over the counter was wonderful... The cleaning of room is a give n miss .... At times they clean it properly... At times they forget to replenish or totally didn clean at all... Other than that, if you like to socialize and want to be in the middle of all the happenings, this is a pretty good place for you to stay.

Freddie at Nomads Hostel was absolutely amazing! He went above and beyond as a travel consultant—super friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about making sure we had the best experience possible. Thanks to his recommendations, we got to enjoy some incredible activities at great prices. Everything was well-organized and hassle-free. If you're staying at Nomads, definitely ask Freddie for help planning your adventures—you won’t regret it!

Location is great. Heart of the city. Rooms are very spacious. Only fault is its right above the bars. Could not sleep as there were karaoke going from 11pm till 2am followed by loud drunk tourist at 4am. Would not recommend if you're a light sleeper Would recommend if you're a big party person

Amazing customer service. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. There was quite a few of us booked together and we wanted to extend our stay last minute Rachel was a gem and helped us out and got us in the same room. So friendly and welcoming highly recommend coming here. Rooms and extra amenities were clean and comfortable.

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to live in a storage locker, this place offers a fairly accurate simulation. Despite the room having a few small lockers (great for your passport and… maybe a sock), there’s essentially no space to store bags or belongings. So everyone’s stuff ends up on the floor. A fun obstacle course you get to navigate every day. Hanging options? Limited to the frame of your bunk bed. Interior design at its most minimalist. The cleanliness was surprisingly decent given how many people stay here, and staff were friendly and helpful whenever approached. Credit where credit’s due. However, several "small" issues add up quickly: broken hand dryers, missing hangers in bathroom stalls, shower doors without locks. Nothing major individually, but together they make you wonder if anyone’s really paying attention. The kitchen was bursting at the seams with people’s food, but apparently the concept of cutlery didn’t quite make it to the inventory. Spoons were a rare and treasured commodity. Doors throughout the hostel are impressively loud, ensuring you’ll never miss a single entrance or exit, day or night. Combine that with a handful of guests who seem to believe they’re the only ones here (shoutout to the bag-kickers and late-night talkers), and it’s not exactly the most relaxing place to stay. Also worth noting: the many long-term guests create a bit of a "locals vs. tourists" vibe in the common areas. If you’re into quiet cliques and unspoken seating arrangements, you’ll fit right in. Overall, not the worst place, but certainly not one I’d return to unless I want to run out of spoons and personal space at the same time.

Loved staying here. Like a home away from home. All the rooms are clean and there’s great common areas and the location is ideal. The staff were all so friendly and accommodating. Sebastian went above and beyond to help with anything I needed and made me feel so welcomed. Can’t wait to come back. I miss it already. Favourite hostel

I live in Queenstown but I am friends with the great staff at Nomads and they are all fantastic. Freddie was amazing at booking all the activities I wanted to do for the week and gave a comprehensive rundown of each. Would 100% recommend going to the activities desk in nomads if you want to find out more and have a fantastic time in Queenstown! Also a big shout out to Yasmin and Luca should you be fortunate enough to run into them <3

This is a review for their private room with private en suite bathroom (this is not a review for the shared hostel backpacker part of the accommodations that are also available from Nomads here). I would recommend staying here, if you're looking for a budget accommodation that's private, safe, central and clean. It gets loud on the streets, even in low tourist season, because the bars go on all night, so bring a pair of ear plugs. The king bed is comfy, there's heat and everything is adequate for what I needed in town. Staff at the front desk is almost available, knowledgable, effective and friendly. I would stay here again. Note that this is by far not a luxury hotel (it's somehow categorized as a five star hotel on Expedia).

Excellent location and friendly staff . Kitchen was clean and nice common area. Rooms comfy. Activities director Jenica was terrific. Great time frisbee golf and hike to Queenstown hill. She has a nice friendly personality. I would highly recommend this hostel.

I usually try to stay away from hostels if at all possible. However, Nomads is one of a kind. Minus the yelling of our neighbors at 3am (not the hostel's fault), we had a very pleasant stay. We were able to get a bright and spacious private room with a balcony and a beautiful view of the lake. The bed was quite comfortable and the facilities were very clean. We did not eat at the hostel (although I think breakfast is included?). It's in a great location, as you are right in the town center and it's just a less than 5 minute walk to the lake. Parking can be a bit of a nightmare, but there is an underground parking garage down the street. This place would've scored a 5 except for a few things: 1. You have to call the front desk to adjust your room temperature - which isn't a huge problem, but it's just strange. We called a few times, and they only adjusted our temperature minimally each time. It took a few tries, but it eventually got to a comfortable temperature (we were there in the winter time, so it was quite chilly). 2. Customer service was inconsistent. Upon checking in, one of the guys at the front desk gave us some attitude because you are supposed to tag your keycard to get in and out of the hostel after certain hours in the evening. Since we JUST arrived, we clearly don't have our keycards yet, so he had to buzz us in. He apologized after he realized that we were checking in, but still, it's not great service. Other times, like when we were asking about what to do and where to go, we experienced wonderful service. So again, inconsistent. Overall, I was quite happy with our stay here. The rooms are clean and comfortable, nice view, and great location. Definitely recommended!

I'm too old to stay in hostels anymore, so naturally, I was reluctant to book a room here. However, when I saw they have private rooms (with private bathrooms), I decided to look further. Turns out, they have the best ever rates for a room in downtown Queenstown (~$120 NZ). Positives: the private rooms are a bit small, but they're modern and updated. Each room comes with a patio that you share with your neighbors in the next room, and low and behold, the views are very appealing from any angle! The staff is friendly and accommodating. They've got laundry, lounge, free dinner and breakfast (dorm quality, mind you, but you can't argue with the price). Minuscule complaints: it seems odd talking about a bathroom sink, but theirs is extremely small. Not a big deal until you try and brush your teeth, and accidentally end up spitting on the floor. Other thing, you need to shower with the bathroom door closed and they have signs explicitly telling you so - apparently their smoke alarm is so insanely sensitive that it's bound to go off - no doubt to keep the bunk room kids in line on the second floor. I wasn't losing sleep over any of this, mind you. Other notes: street parking (free from 6pm-8am), garage parking next door for $10. Lastly, some bars are directly below, so the place can get noisy at night. Overall, I'd recommend if you feel you must stay in Queenstown.

This hostel was packed with young adults. Very hipster and in. Highly recommend staying here if you want a good time. They have free dinner every night and great opportunities and deals for around the town. I loved staying here. Wish I had another pillow though but it was alright.

Been here for a few hours and already love it! The staff are amazing and helpful! You get free dinners!! The place is clean and lots of fun. The atmosphere is super welcoming. Totally an awesome place for first timers in Queenstown that want to have fun and explore!